Krush Groove

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Summary: good
Review: it's rated r for absolutely nothing. barely any cuss words compared to todays rap.

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Summary: most underrated rock n roll movie of the 1980s
Review: Krush Groove is the most underrated rock n roll movie of the 1980s. Is it the Best music film of the 80s? No that title belongs to Purple Rain. Actually Krush Groove attempts to redo Rain's successful formula, using talented musicians generally playing themselves in a fictitious story with some realistic elements. It actually came out a year or so too early, with rap and hip hop still generally a black phenomenon despite Blondie's #1 pop "Rapture". (Debbie Harry makes an appearance here portraying a club singer.) The one "Actor" not playing himself was Blair Underwood who played the character Russell Walker (While the REAL Russell Simmons played a stage hand named Crocket) The story deals with a number of rap artists Run DMC, Kurtis Blow and the Fat boys in their efforts to make it big as hip hop stars. It deals with the good and bad of having a hit record on a small independent record label, competition between two brothers over the heart of a young female singer (Sheila E.), the consequences of borrowing money from a loan shark, the opportunity to sign with a major label and a talent contest looking for new hip hop talent. The contest includes an appearance from New Edition, an all too brief appearance from future superstars The Beastie Boys and an in studio audition from LL Cool J. The film was rated "R" generally for some mild violence and usage of the "F" word. (Six instances where two would automatically mean an "R" rating) It didn't do too hot at the box office. I had stated that the film came out a year or so too early. The reason I stated this was that in 1986, one year following this film's release, Run DMC's cover of Aerosmith's Walk This Way got heavy airplay on white radio, even going to number1 on album rock radio in Aerosmith's homebase of Boston MA. This success opened the door for The Beastie Boys, The Fat Boys, LL Cool J, Will Smith (known at that time as The Fresh Prince) and a large number of other hip hop and rap artists to score BIG on the Pop singles and pop album charts. Thankfully this film has finally been issued on DVD. now let's see the soundtrack be issued on CD.

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Summary: So here it is, another DEF JAM
Review: Never mind that corny Leonard Maitlin quip. this is the story of the biggest rap label ever, told fictionally. Krush Groove is really DefJam Records, the label that would go on to host the biggest acts ever, including RunDMC, The Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, the FatBoys, Kurtis Blow (ALL FEATURED PROMINENTLY AND ACTUALLY DISPLAYING GOOD ACTING SKILLS), and later MethodMan, Redman, DMX and Public Enemy. This film has great performances, an angry Run coming on stage, positively commenting on the other performers quietly and declaring, "but this is my m.. house!" is great. Kurtis Blow does If I ruled the World, the FatBoys do their thing, etc. But in terms of seriousness and social blah blah, watching this movie, seeing the way Russel came up, and looking now at what he's become, is just amazing. They got Blair Underwood to play Russel Simmons, and he does a great job. This movie should, though it probably wont, go down as one of the best accounts of the achievement of the American Dream, through dangerous dealings and dreaming, all types of adversity and successes, in a music that was emerging. The movie was made in 85, and it takes place pretty much exactly as it was being made, with complete faith in its premise, its music, and its eventual success. That's quite amazing because you can now look at it as a historical testament, no exxageration, to one of the biggest cultural movements this nation has ever had. Hip hop heads, we'll go down like the gnostics, amazing innovators and proponents of culture, suppressed by the ignorant and the power-hungry. You'll show this movie to your kids one day.

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Summary: Dope! One of hottest rap movie of the 80's.
Review: That was LL Cool J first movie. And, The Fat Boys was making hit; like at the all you can eat buffet. Kurtis Blow was the man too.

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Summary: Krush Groove is good fun!
Review: The first thing I have to say is ......why is this movie rated R?....must be because Hollywood was scared of Hip-Hop when this movie was released....this movie should be rated "G" or "PG"....compared to what rappers are saying now in thier songs, the tunes in this movie sound like a Disney soundtrack.....this movie was highly enjoyable and took me back to the 1980's and the birth of hip-hop....it was cool to see the late Jam Master Jay and Run DMC....wow....were they young when they made this movie....there is also a scene with LL Cool J before he was all buffed.....he is as skinny as a string bean.....if you like hip-hop you will just love this trip down hip-hop's memory lane....buy this one, it's worth it!!

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Summary: Krush Groove is good fun!
Review: The first thing I have to say is ......why is this movie rated R?....must be because Hollywood was scared of Hip-Hop when this movie was released....this movie should be rated "G" or "PG"....compared to what rappers are saying now in thier songs, the tunes in this movie sound like a Disney soundtrack.....this movie was highly enjoyable and took me back to the 1980's and the birth of hip-hop....it was cool to see the late Jam Master Jay and Run DMC....wow....were they young when they made this movie....there is also a scene with LL Cool J before he was all buffed.....he is as skinny as a string bean.....if you like hip-hop you will just love this trip down hip-hop's memory lane....buy this one, it's worth it!!

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Summary: History of Rap Music
Review: This is loosely based on the story of Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin, the boy wonders who founded Def Jam, a record company who roster boasted the best rap acts of the 1980's. It features several of the top rappers of that decade, including RUN DMC, Kool Moe Dee, The Fat Boys and a young LL Cool J (before he got that now buff body of his). Not the greatest film in terms of screenwriting and acting, but an excellent look into the 1980s rap scene.

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Summary: Krush Groove
Review: This movie brought back all the memories of High School. The movie was great, and is the talk at work. Also seeing all the rappers in their youth, was also fun to see.

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Summary: Classic... sort of.
Review: This movie featured some of the best talent of the day, but the poor script and contrived plot bring it down a few notches. As an entertainment movie, it doesn't quite cut it; however, if you're a fan of the music, it really won't matter. Lots of fun, nonetheless.

Rating:
Summary: Classic... sort of.
Review: This movie featured some of the best talent of the day, but the poor script and contrived plot bring it down a few notches. As an entertainment movie, it doesn't quite cut it; however, if you're a fan of the music, it really won't matter. Lots of fun, nonetheless.